NEW YORK VS. TEXAS (At the Canadian Embassy) 1983

Verse 1 (Volcker) I’m Paul Volcker from New York City Carter hired me to tame inflation— Might’ve cost him reelection But he did it for the right intention Now I’m in a tux at the Embassy With Pierre Trudeau eyeing me Verse 2 (Strauss) I’m Bob Strauss, Texan with a grin Watergate or White House, I stroll right in I cross all borders—that’s my spin Deals happen when I flash my chin Tonight, we toast our cunning plan Where hush meets hype in Uncle Sam Chorus 1 (Both) New York vs. Texas, oh what a sight We spar in style on this black-tie night Champagne flows and policy grows In quiet corners, the power shows Pierre Trudeau presides with flair And Washington’s buzzing in the air Bridge (Both) From caviar hush to whispered deals We shape tomorrow with subtle appeals Like Pentland would one day say Idea flow thrives in soirées this way Chorus 2 (Both) New York vs. Texas, toast to the day Carter’s bold move paved the way The world is changed with every chat At dinners grand, we tip our hat We blend our wits—just watch us do A comedic jam for me and you